Cranial Nerve II - Optic Nerve | Structure, Function & Visual Pathway

The video tutorial explains the pathway of the optic nerve, detailing how visual information travels from the eyes to the brain. It covers the anatomy of the optic nerve, visual fields, and retina, and describes the optic nerve's journey through the optic chiasm to the thalamus and lateral geniculate nucleus. The tutorial also discusses the primary and secondary visual cortex, highlighting the roles of the dorsal and ventral streams in visual perception and object identification.

Discuss the importance of visual fields in understanding vision.

What is the function of the superior colliculi in relation to visual stimuli?

How do optic radiations relate to the primary visual cortex?

What are the characteristics of the secondary visual cortex?